World Cup News

Thalgau, Austria - for the second year in a row, Canadian Mischo Erban has earned the number one qualifying position for the Rock & Roll World Cup. Last year he was dominating the event until he suffered a solo crash while leading in his semi-final heat.

Thalgau, Austria - Rain continued to create havoc for the Rock & Roll World Cup race. The Downhill Skateboard class was canceled after rain started coming down on parts of the course causing four of the first six skaters to crash. Yvon Labarthe of Switzerland turned in the quickest time in Street Luge qualifying.

Thalgau, Austria - Although there were continued rain showers this afternoon, race officials deemed the conditions good enough to run a four and a half hour practice session. Only about 40 riders chose to participate. The practice sessionwent off without incident. Everyone is hoping the weather will improve tomorrow and that qualifying session #1 can go ahead as scheduled tomorrow afternoon.